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British 9.2-inch cruiser proposals before the treaty limit

British cruiser studies included 9.2-inch guns before the treaty's eight-inch limit.

9.2-inch GunsCruisersRoyal NavyWashington Naval Treaty
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Question

Had the Royal Navy considered cruisers with larger guns before the Washington Treaty imposed an eight-inch limit?

Short answer

Yes, it had worked on various 9.2-inch proposals.

Notes

The Royal Navy had considered various cruiser proposals with 9.2-inch guns. The brief answer supplies no particular class name or design number.